UX enhancement Device racking position selection - Device names #11835

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opened 2025-12-29 21:50:26 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @xkilian on GitHub (Nov 14, 2025).

NetBox version

v4.4.5

Feature type

Data model extension

Proposed functionality

In Device model, when assigning a Device to a Rack. In the list view to select the position, already occupied Us are greyed out. Add the Device name that is occupying the position.

Use case

Makes it more intuitive to position a Device in the correct position.

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Originally created by @xkilian on GitHub (Nov 14, 2025). ### NetBox version v4.4.5 ### Feature type Data model extension ### Proposed functionality In Device model, when assigning a Device to a Rack. In the list view to select the position, already occupied Us are greyed out. Add the Device name that is occupying the position. ### Use case Makes it more intuitive to position a Device in the correct position. ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_
adam added the type: featurestatus: needs ownernetboxcomplexity: low labels 2025-12-29 21:50:26 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025):

To restate, the proposal here is to include the name (or ID) of the occupying device alongside unavailable positions in the dropdown:

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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025): To restate, the proposal here is to include the name (or ID) of the occupying device alongside unavailable positions in the dropdown: <img width="717" height="318" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/77861c8c-8acb-41be-ad55-3f8f66eb9c25" />
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@xkilian commented on GitHub (Nov 24, 2025):

That is correct.

@xkilian commented on GitHub (Nov 24, 2025): That is correct.
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Reference: starred/netbox#11835